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Forum: FR3 02-03-2022, 08:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,444
Posted By vjstangelo
We have a Winnebago and had a similar situation...

We have a Winnebago and had a similar situation occur. Turns out an outlet we never use across the camper was tripped. They had Daisy chained a number of outlets across the rig from this outlet.
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Forum: FR3 06-28-2021, 11:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Posted By vjstangelo
Try staying in West Yellowstone, plenty of...

Try staying in West Yellowstone, plenty of amenities there. We stayed at Grizzly RV once many moons ago and have no complaints.
Forum: FR3 07-29-2019, 11:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,248
Posted By vjstangelo
FWIW our old 2003 TT AC was a 13.5 Coleman and...

FWIW our old 2003 TT AC was a 13.5 Coleman and never gave us a lick of trouble.
Forum: FR3 07-29-2019, 11:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,248
Posted By vjstangelo
I think you will come to the conclusion these are...

I think you will come to the conclusion these are throw away units. If they fail, the cost to repair becomes the uneconomical vs buying a new unit with a full warranty. Both of our Coleman units...
Forum: FR3 04-15-2019, 07:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,480
Posted By vjstangelo
I would also get the unit with 50A and 2 AC...

I would also get the unit with 50A and 2 AC units, especially if summer camping in the south.
Forum: FR3 04-15-2019, 07:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,611
Posted By vjstangelo
I also have an F53 chassis. I did each of the...

I also have an F53 chassis. I did each of the following in this order, each item greatly improved handling incrementally. 1st was the CHF on the rear, next was the SafTSteer, finally an alignment....
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 04-01-2019, 06:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 953
Posted By vjstangelo
Similarly I owned a 2005 V10 Ex with the 4R100....

Similarly I owned a 2005 V10 Ex with the 4R100. We currently own a 2011 Winnebago with the V10 and 5 speed Torqshift.

Hands down the 5 speed outperforms the 4 speed even with the 5 speed hauling...
Forum: FR3 01-21-2019, 08:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,298
Posted By vjstangelo
I will add IMHO there is no better drivetrain out...

I will add IMHO there is no better drivetrain out there than the Ford V10.
Forum: FR3 01-21-2019, 08:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,298
Posted By vjstangelo
There are many satisfied Palazzo owners out there...

There are many satisfied Palazzo owners out there along with many dis satisfied owners. The first year or 2 with Schwintek slides were terrors (same with Winnebago so not just a Thor thing) so I...
Forum: FR3 10-07-2018, 07:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,179
Posted By vjstangelo
On my 32' Winnebago MH did the following on this...

On my 32' Winnebago MH did the following on this order. Rear CHF, front Saf T Steer, Front end alignment. That's it, and the rig is very stable. No need IMHO to do the front CHF.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-24-2018, 07:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 27,224
Posted By vjstangelo
I will just add that our 2 Coleman 13.5 BTU...

I will just add that our 2 Coleman 13.5 BTU rooftop units failed at around 3 years old. Best choice was to replace and get the 2 year warranty. The only reason I see for early failure is that they...
Forum: Georgetown 08-21-2018, 07:11 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,343
Posted By vjstangelo
My real world experience was performing the CHF...

My real world experience was performing the CHF on the rear increased handling and ease of driving measurably. Also added the Saf-t-steer and this eliminated the constant correcting that was needed...
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 07-25-2018, 11:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,744
Posted By vjstangelo
Eric, if look for an existing opening and just...

Eric, if look for an existing opening and just run the breakaway cord that grommet hole. That is what I did on the CRV: there was a big rubber grommet in the firewall and I just snaked the breakaway...
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 07-13-2018, 08:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,744
Posted By vjstangelo
We use the RVi2 on a 2011 CRV. We also love the...

We use the RVi2 on a 2011 CRV. We also love the integral TPMS for monitoring the CRV tires. Been all over the place, no problems.
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 06-19-2018, 07:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,908
Posted By vjstangelo
Take a look at the short Class A models as well....

Take a look at the short Class A models as well. There are many 27 ft models available, all on the Ford F53 chassis.

FWIW, there are many stories of leaking top Class C bunks and owning a Class A...
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 06-19-2018, 07:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,870
Posted By vjstangelo
Dash ac

Go to the Evans Tempcon website. There are excellent troubleshooting guides there to get you started.

Also check out the FR3 forum here as another person was also having dash AC troubles.

Note...
Forum: FR3 06-06-2018, 01:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,279
Posted By vjstangelo
I had a problem with my Evans Tempcon unit as...

I had a problem with my Evans Tempcon unit as well. Go to their website as they have excellent troubleshooting guides online. Mine turned out to be a loose wire, but tracking it down was a bear. I...
Forum: FR3 11-13-2017, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,242
Posted By vjstangelo
I have only used compressed air and never had any...

I have only used compressed air and never had any problems. If you use air rather than antifreeze you must make sure to first drain the fresh water tank from its low point drain, and drain the hot...
Forum: Welcome Mat 01-29-2017, 10:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,558
Posted By vjstangelo
We have in the last 15 years had 2 TT'S and 1...

We have in the last 15 years had 2 TT'S and 1 motorhome. We have never had to run the refrigerator while traveling. All have been absorption types. We just run it on shore power for 24 hrs, pack it...
Forum: Georgetown 03-29-2016, 03:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,654
Posted By vjstangelo
You don't need a golf cart to do the Fort, unless...

You don't need a golf cart to do the Fort, unless you just want to joyride.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-23-2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,337
Posted By vjstangelo
If I had a dime for the old "I'll never buy...

If I had a dime for the old "I'll never buy another XXXXXX brand" whatever, I'd be a millionaire.

Thank you stars it wasn't something really major with that huge slide.
Forum: Georgetown 02-15-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 818
Posted By vjstangelo
Well, we did like the unit, and the price was...

Well, we did like the unit, and the price was right. We started setting up financing to purchase at asking price, but the owner decided not to sell!! Oh well, back to the drawing board.

I do check...
Forum: Georgetown 10-13-2015, 09:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,052
Posted By vjstangelo
It has been stated online that the v10 mated to...

It has been stated online that the v10 mated to the 6 speed has been detuned go a lower HP.
Forum: Georgetown 09-25-2015, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 818
Posted By vjstangelo
357 QS Thoughts

We are going to look at a 357 model on Saturday.

Anyone with said model care to comment? All thoughts, positive or negative, welcome.

Thanks.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-15-2015, 09:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,650
Posted By vjstangelo
Solid Fiberglass Cabover Shell

I am just throwing this out there for discussion.

I noted that at least 1 Class C manufacturer (Jayco) is constructing their cabover of solid 1 piece of fiberglass.

It looks like Sunseeker...
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